Like virtually every sunrise I see, this one is accidental! Not being a morning person, I see many more sunsets but happened to be up early one morning in October. This struck me so much that I had to grab a sweater, my camera and shoes and go out into the backyard to shoot it. Taken at Kingsfort, County Meath, Ireland.
Copyright 2012 Mary Jane E Clark
Twice each year, I make a transition between 2 earthly Paradises, Moynalty, Ireland and Jupiter, Florida. My most recent repositioning was last week, and, as always, the change was both bittersweet and welcome. I love my life in rural Ireland with the peacefulness, the glorious beauty, the simple pleasures of homemaking, my partner as my primary contact with humanity, a turf and wood blaze nightly and a semi-stray kitty who sings and dances on the windowsills for her supper.
And, in Florida, I welcome the warm weather, the proximity to the ocean, the fellowship of my JupiterFIRSTChurch family, a lively social life and, of course, the security of my partner’s continued presence and support.
This is a rainbow that I saw on my last weekend in Ireland. We were on our way to Bailieborough, County Cavan and as we drove around a curve, it magically appeared out of a fast-moving gray cloud. I love rainbows and they always remind me of God’s covenant with us, ( Genesis 9:13 ) and also remind me that, one day, my transition will be to another, Heavenly, Paradise.
Copyright 2012 Mary Jane E Clark
When you think of autumn, you may think of flaming orange and crimson trees. And when you think of Ireland, you may think of endless fields of green. Both are beautiful sights. As is this view from my kitchen window near Moynalty, County Meath, Ireland. Even with the slight mist and glowering grey sky, the vibrancy of the redthorn bush, the golden yellow of the remaining birch leaves, the sparkling white of the berries and, of course, the legendary emerald fields offers a most pleasing vista.
I have no idea what kind of birds those are but they arrive in flocks and now, 2 days later, the bush is decimated of its berries!
Copyright 2012 Mary Jane E Clark
I was so taken with the colors of the water (so like that in Jupiter, Florida)that at first I didn’t notice the lone reader on the beach. Ballinaboy in Connemara, County Galway, is really just a spot on the map, but, oh what a beautiful spot! I even collected a sample of the soft, white sand for a friend.
Copyright 2012 Mary Jane E Clark
Diamonds on the branches
against a gray velvet sky
Dancing, sparkling in nests of green leaves.
COPYRIGHT 2012 MARY JANE E CLARK
